California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §1139: (a) Every pilot boarding a vessel shall exhibit his commission or license as pilot when requested by the master of such vessel.
What this law says, in plain English
Pilots boarding vessels must show their commission or license to the ship's master when asked.
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(a) Every pilot boarding a vessel shall exhibit his commission or license as pilot when requested by the master of such vessel. (b) The board may suspend or revoke the commission or license of a pilot for refusal to exhibit such commission or license upon the proper request, and it may impose a liability of fifty dollars ($50) on the bond of such pilot.
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